Sunday, May 29, 2011

Devil's Food Cake

Source: Peace Corp Recipe


Mixture A:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 3 eggs
Mixture B:
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • (1 tsp. vanilla, when cool)
Mixture C:
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
Beat each mixture well, then add mixtures B and C alternately to mixture A.  
Bake in a greased and floured 13"x9" pan for 50 to 60 minutes at 350˚.

Fast Fudge Frosting
  • 1 lb. confectioners sugar (4 3/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup soft butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
Combine ingredients in order, blending thoroughly.

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